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Report: Saric may stay in Croatia

Croatian forward Dario Saric is leaning toward withdrawing from the 2013 NBA draft and remaining overseas, according to an ESPN.com report.

Saric must decide by June 17.

The New Orleans Pelicans, Portland Trail Blazers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks had all shown significant interest in Saric, who is projected as a lottery pick.

Saric, 19, reportedly wants to remain with his Croatian team, Cibona, and better develop skills, ESPN said.